Ulrike Stahl (4/27/2007)
Project: The influence of tear film and contact lens osmolality on contact lens comfort
Dry eye and ocular discomfort are a major problem for many contact lens wearers. Tear film osmolality may be an important factor in dry eye, and this work is investigating the influence of tear film and contact lens osmolality on ocular comfort. Full Story
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Blanka Golebiowski (2/26/2007)
Project: The sensitivity of the ocular surface during contact lens wear
This project investigated the effect of contact lens wear on ocular surface sensitivity and innervation, which will provide insight into what drives the ocular discomfort that prevents successful contact lens wear for many wearers. Full Story
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Tracey Schubert (2/2/2007)
Project: The effectiveness of novel antibiotics in treating S. aureus microbial keratitis.
Infection of the cornea by Staphylococcus aureus can lead to blindness. Unique compounds from marine plants which are highly successful at stopping bacterial growth may be the key to preventing and treating infection. Full Story
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Juan Huang (11/30/2006)
Project: The peripheral refraction and ocular shape in rhesus monkeys.
Juan Juang’s research group in Houston is studying how visual experience, such as peripheral defocus or form deprivation, could affect the development of ocular shape and refraction. Full Story
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Vilas Kovai (2/11/2006)
Project: Understanding factors that contribute for the success of Vision Centre Model in Rural parts of Andhra Pradesh.
A primary eyecare model developed in India is delivering effective eyecare to rural areas. In his PhD research, Vilas Kovai is aiming to understand the factors that contribute to the success of the "Vision Centre" Concept. Full Story
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Christine Chen (11/8/2006)
Project: Genes in Myopia (GEM) Study
The GEM Study is the first in Australia to investigate the genetic basis of myopia. So far 900 participants have been recruited from 290 different families with a family history of myopia into the GEM study, making it one of the largest studies of its kind in the world. Full Story
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Aldo Martinez (6/16/2006)
Project: Monochromatic aberrations and myopia in children
The cause of myopia (shortsightedness) may be nature, nurture or a combination of both. We have examined the refractive error, monochromatic aberrations and peripheral refraction of over 2000 children to identify if aberrations play a role in the development of refractive error. Full Story
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